Tata 1212 LPT 5300/HSD
A factory high side deck body, for loose and bulky goods. ₹1.75 lakh more than the 3920/CAB.
5300 is the wheelbase in millimetres: 5,300 mm (17 ft 5 in) between the front and rear axles.
High side deck (HSD): a factory load body with tall sides, for loose and bulky goods.

What it costs in your city
On-road figures are estimates; RTO and insurance vary by state and insurer. Dealers quote exact prices. EMI is indicative; your lender sets the final rate.
7 km/l claimed, about 1,120 km a tank
Based on the claimed 7 km/l and the 160-litre tank, starting from today's Delhi diesel price. Every Tata 1212 LPT version shares the same engine; real mileage depends on load, route and driving. Tata 1212 LPT mileage in detail
Tata 1212 LPT 5300/HSD specifications
Same on every Tata 1212 LPT version
- Chassis
- Chassis with Cabin
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW)
- 11,990 kg
- Torque
- 390 Nm
- Emission norm
- BS6
- Gearbox
- GBS 40 (5F+1R), Cable Shift Mechanism
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel tank
- 160 litres
- Claimed mileage
- 7 km/l
- Tyres
- 6, 8.25R20 - 16PR Radial
- Ground clearance
- 225 mm
- Gradeability
- 30.5%
- Cabin
- Day Cabin
- Seating
- D+2
- Brakes
- Dual Circuit Full Air S Cam Brakes with auto Slack adjuster Drum Brakes
- Air conditioning
- Yes
- Power steering
- Yes
Is the 5300/HSD right for you?
Choose the 5300/HSD if you want a factory body and no wait at a bodybuilder.
Against the 4,920 mm versions, the 5300/HSD has
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of the Tata 1212 LPT 5300/HSD?
The Tata 1212 LPT 5300/HSD costs ₹22.41 lakh ex-showroom. On-road in Delhi it comes to about ₹24.02 L once RTO and insurance are added, and the EMI starts near ₹39,880 a month with 20% down over five years.
What is the difference between the Tata 1212 LPT 5300/HSD and 3920/CAB?
Compared with the 3920/CAB, the 5300/HSD has a 1,380 mm longer wheelbase, and comes with a high side deck body where the 3920/CAB comes as a cab and chassis, without a load body. It costs ₹1.75 lakh more.
What is the difference between the Tata 1212 LPT 5300/HSD and 3920/HSD?
Compared with the 3920/HSD, the 5300/HSD has a 1,380 mm longer wheelbase.
More on the Tata 1212 LPT
Names read wheelbase / body. CAB cab and chassis · HSD high side deck